Fairy Freckled Cow Trail Race - Llyn Alwen

Sunday 3rd July 2011

     Spot the fly !!

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Tables updated above - D

Considering the distance a huge number (30 at last count) of club members took part in the Fairy Freckled Cow Trail Race, around the Llyn Alwen reservoir near Denbigh.

The weather was superb, bright sunshine, with a gentle breeze, not quite strong enough to keep the flies at bay but very pleasant to run in.  A bad accident closed the road on the way to the race, and the organisers delayed the start by 25 minutes to allow many runners (Trevor included) to take part.  However, slightly delayed, we set off on the combined walking and biking trail around the water.

The terrain was gentle rather than arduous, although this was definately an off-road event with a couple of significant climbs. At one point the field in front could be seen winding up a long hill - not a sight for the emotionally unprepared.  However, as Tony tells us, the purpose of our short recovery sessions is to prepare for hills, and to keep on running over the top (rather than stop to get breath back!).  There were several bridges and great views to keep the spirits up, and the race finished on the dam itself.  Organisation was good, with one water station in the race, plus an innovation - tubs of yoghurt provided at the end - surprisingly palatable considering the state of some of the runners on finishing.

Provisional results are here, but (as always) subject to revision.  If any club runner has been left out or is shown in the wrong place please let Don know (or post a comment here).

Malcolm was overall winner, and the first lady was Phillipa Taylor in a time of 47:20

1		Malcolm	Fowler		V40		39.14
5		Jim	Pendrill		V40		41.59
6		Tom	McGaff		V50		42.37
7		Graham	McNeil		V50		42.55
9		Andrew	Whittingham		V40		44.37
13		Graham	Screawn		V40		45.00
15		Mike	Hill		V40		45.17
23		Andy	Watts		V60		47.04
30		Paul	Garnett		V40		47.50
33		Tony	Hulme		V60		48.15
39		Paul	Norris		V50		49.49
41		Gavin	Mendham		V60		50.06
47		Christine	Geraghty		L40		50.42
49		Geoff	Gilbert				51.00
56		Janine	Ellis		L40		51.44
69		Kate	Sutton		L40		54.52
78		Chris	Cannon		V50		56.07
80		Ian	Ashcroft		V60		56.34
81		Angela	Maziere		L50		56.46
83		Laura	Tomkinson		L		57.07
93		Huma	Rahman		L40		59.12
94		Melissa	Broughton		L40		59.45
95		Carol	Hirons		L40		60.20
100		Roy	Pownall		V60		62.26
116		Julie	Lucas		L40		65.14
119		Nina	Birch		L		65.36
123		Gail	Hill		L		65.54
127		Sarah	Miles		L		67.34
130		Trevor	Faulkner		V60		68.36
139		Don	Bullough		V50		74.08

146 ran.

Andy

Comments

[Malcolm Fowler]

Waiting for the delayed start I was thinking the race should be renamed the Fairy Freckled Flippin Fly race, although once we started the flies couldn't keep up and weren't a problem. Didn't spot any cows though, fairy freckled or otherwise!

Enjoyable race on a scenic course. Although if you suffer from vertigo, best not to look down as you cross the dam!

First time I've been given a tub of yoghurt and a plastic spoon as I crossed the finishing line. But I have to say the yoghurt was delicious!

[Simon]

You get a tray of yoghurt at the finish of the Muller 10K, not sure if they give you a spoon though.